Pump.fun Token Debut Amid Competition From BONK
On Monday, the newly-listed token for PUMP.fun, the popular Solana-based token launchpad, surged to a $1.97 billion market cap, slotting it as the 63rd largest cryptocurrency. The launch followed a weekend Initial Coin Offering (ICO) raising $600 million—a record for the platform.
Market Position
- PUMP token is valued around $2 billion, positioning it above other newer projects like TRUMP and Worldcoin.
- Despite its debut cap, BONK remains the top Solana meme coin with a market cap approaching $2.23 billion.
Rivalry: BONK and Pump.fun
The rise of Pump.fun has drawn the attention of the BONK community. BONK, initially launched in late 2022, has seen revival through an early investor burn ($5 trillion coins) and community projects like the trading bot BonkBot and the meme coin platform LetsBonk.
LetsBonk, which competes directly with Pump.fun’s launchpad, recently claimed a leading position in daily new token creation metrics, having surpassed Pump.fun.
PUMP Performance and Tokenomics
PUMP has shown relative stability since launch. Its price has held steady near $0.0055, having peaked above its ICO price but hasn’t surged dramatically among major holders.
Pump.fun, as a project, highlights its rapid growth, becoming one of the fastest crypto companies to pass $100 million in revenue. The platform facilitates instant Solana token creation.
A significant portion (24%) of the PUMP supply is earmarked for community initiatives, fueling speculation of a future token airdrop, a common desire for active participants.
Disclaimer
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Source: This brief summary is based on reporting by Decrypt.
